Johnston Auto Repair

You probably have heard about oil sludge but are not sure what it is. Oil sludge is a mechanical condition in the engine which results from oxidation or contaminated engine oil that occurs when moisture or high heat is introduced to the engine oil. The engine oil thickens into a gel that sticks the engine parts and blocks or hampers oil flow through the engine. Since the oil is responsible for lubricating and cooling the engine, increased friction and reduced oil circulation can harm your car, as discussed in the following sections: Blocks the engine's lubrication system The lubrication system distributes oil to the engine's moving parts to prevent frictions, resulting in wear out of these parts. Oil sludge will block the lubrication systems making oil distribution a challenge, exposing the engine to friction and wear out, reducing the engine lifespan. Reduce the lifespan of your engine When oil sludge is present, oil is not properly lubri ... read more